Improved fishing-lantern



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Reector. No. 37,621. Patented Feb. 10,1863.

JOSEPH GOODRICH, OF MUSOODA, WISCONSIN.

IMPROVED FISHING-LANTERN.

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 37,621, dated February' 10, 1863.

, reference marked thereon.

The nature of my invention consists in constructing a lantern for fishing purposes With an adjustable concave glass or metal reflector and kerosene lamps,`the whole arranged on a pivot, so that it can be secured to the bow of a boat or carried by the hand when spearing sh by night.

To enable others skilled in the art to make and use my invention, I will proceed to describe its construction and operation.

I construct my shing-lantern by cutting out two pieces of thin boards in an oblong form for the sides of the lantern, as shown at B B, Figure 1, having a nearly square opening out outin front, and near the lower end the edges are grooved, so that a piece of glass can be slid in, as shown at F F. I then nail a piece of board on the back part of it, reaching nearly down'to the bottom board. I then cut a bottom board, O, Fig. 1, and put a hole through the center of it to iit the pivot E, Figs. l and 2, having two strips nailed or screwed on it, as shown at N N, with grooves in the edges, as shown at P P, Fig. l, for the purpose of receiving the edges of the kerosene lamps to hold them firmly to their places, and the lamps will occupy the places marked O O O on the bottom board,Fig. l. I then nail a strip of board across the back part of the top of the lantern, as shown at V, Fig. l, t0 which is attached the handle H, Fig. l. I then bend apiece of tin plate into a curve and attach it to the front of the top, as shown at G, Fig. l, leaving an open space near the top at eachend for the purpose of Ventilating, as shown at I, Fig. l. I use a concave glass or metal reflector (shown at A, Figs. l and 8) of suitable size, which is secured to the shaft K, Figs. 1 and 3, in any convenient manner. The shaft K has pivots at each end, L L, which are passed through the sides of the lantern, as at X, Fig. l. On the end of the reflectorshaft pivot I attach a wooden index-spring, having a pin, M, through it, which fits into a number of small holes in the side of the 1antern for the purpose of adjusting the reiiector to any angle desired, so that the rays of light from the kerosene lamps can be reected to the bottom of the Water while the operator is spearing fish; or the reflector may be adjusted by any other suitable device. I then prepare a board, D, Fig. 2, having a pivot, E, in its center, which pivot passes through the bottom board of the lantern, as shown at E, Fig. l, for the purpose of turning the lantern from one side to the other. I place three kerosene lamps (any of the low kinds will answer the purpose) in front of the reflector, where the bottom board is markedO O O, Fig. 1, and when the wind blows I have a glass ro slide'in front into the grooves shown at W W, Fig. 1.

I secure my lantern to the bow of a boat, skii, or other water-craft by nailing or screwing the board D fast to the bow, or carry it in the hand by the handle H, Fig. 1. I then arrange the index wooden spring so that the reiiector Will illuminate the point at which you Wish to direct attention.

I leave an opening in the rear part of the lantern near the bottom for the purpose of ventilation.

Some of the advantages to be derived from this lantern are these: The operator can stand behind it and remain in the dark, so that the glare of the light does not blind or obscure his sight While spearing sh; and, further, a constant and strong light will be given, which can be concentrated on any point in advance of or at the side of the boat for a great length of time, so that the operator can continue his fishing until satisfied without renewing or re plenishin g the light, and without being left a portion of the time in darkness.

What I claim as my invention, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

l. The arrangement of the adjustable reector A and the shaft K, when used in connection with the box or frame of a lantern, and constructed and operating substantially as and forthe purpose specified and delineated.

2. The index-spring J T, when used for the purpose of adjusting the reilector A, substantially as set forth.

JOSEPH Goonnion. [1.. s] 

